Site Agent (Rail)

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Package

The Company

Our client is a well-established civil engineering contractor operating across Wales, the English border counties, and the West of England. Their diverse portfolio includes infrastructure, highways & bridges, rail, utilities, water management, geotechnical works, and more.

Role Purpose

As Site Agent, you will lead and manage the on-site delivery of civil engineering and rail projects. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within programme and budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to maintain excellent relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site team from mobilisation through construction to handover, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with HSQE procedures, including risk assessments, method statements, and SHEQ standards.
• Plan and manage site programmes, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, coordination, and performance—managing packages effectively.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and high levels of satisfaction.
• Manage the financial and commercial performance of assigned schemes, including cost, margin, programme risk, and opportunities.
• Provide leadership and development to the site team, ensuring capability and performance align with project needs.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, drainage, utilities, rail, general civils).
• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities with experience leading site teams and subcontractors.
• Sound commercial awareness: cost control, margins, subcontractor management, and programme performance.
• Strong understanding of HSQE, site safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• Relevant site certifications (e.g. CSCS, SMSTS).
• Preferably from a technical background with strong skills in tenders, work winning, programming, and preparation of construction programmes.

Desirable

• Civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND or Degree) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in highways, drainage, surfacing, or railway-related projects (rail civils, structures, etc.).
• Familiarity with NEC or similar contract forms, including knowledge of contract compliance and change control.
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems effectively, and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

If you are interested and would like further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Project Manager – Bespoke Timber Structures

Location: Ashburton / South Devon
Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000–£47,000

I’m recruiting for a leading, employee-owned timber construction specialist seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver high-end, architecturally led timber structures across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to manage unique, design-led projects from concept to installation within a highly collaborative, craft-driven environment.

The Role

You will oversee the full lifecycle of multiple bespoke timber projects — managing design coordination, client communications, programme delivery, budgets, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and on-site installation. Working closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and in-house design/manufacturing teams, you’ll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to exceptional quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from handover through design, fabrication, installation, and completion
• Act as main client contact, chair meetings, and provide regular updates
• Coordinate all design stages and resolve technical challenges early
• Produce and manage project programmes, plans, and critical paths
• Track budgets, identify variations, and support commercial decision-making
• Oversee procurement, logistics planning, and national installation schedules
• Attend site visits and ensure safe, high-quality installation
• Identify risks and coordinate surveys and compliance
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and handovers
• Support continuous improvement and internal reporting processes

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ project management experience in construction, timber, engineered products, or manufacturing
• Strong technical understanding of materials, fabrication, and installation
• Confident interpreting architectural/engineering drawings
• Excellent communication, organisation, and client-facing skills
• Commercial awareness with strong budget management
• Proficient with project management tools, Excel, Google Workspace, and CRMs
• AutoCAD/SketchUp knowledge desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• Proactive, solution-focused, calm under pressure
• Collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills
• Passionate about architecture, craftsmanship, and quality

Office based in South Devon. Travel to sites UK-wide when required.

On Offer

• Salary £40,000–£47,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee-owned business
• Match-funded pension scheme
• Health support (physio/chiropractic/osteopathy)
• Income protection scheme
• Social events, flu vaccination, eyecare vouchers
• Free parking and free firewood
• Enhanced bereavement policy

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Design Manager – Cornwall

Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance
Hybrid Working Available | Commercial Design & Build Experience Required

Are you an experienced Design Manager ready to take the lead on high-profile commercial Design & Build projects? Our client, a respected contractor operating across Cornwall, is seeking a driven and knowledgeable professional to oversee and coordinate the full design process from tender through to handover.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where collaboration, quality, and technical excellence are at the heart of every project.

Key Responsibilities

As Design Manager, you will:

• Manage the full design process from tender stage to project handover, ensuring timely and accurate information release.
• Coordinate external consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop compliant, buildable design solutions.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions for accuracy, compliance, and potential risks.
• Lead regular design meetings, track actions, and manage the design programme.
• Identify design risks, propose practical solutions, and ensure all CDM responsibilities are met.

About You

You will need:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a commercial Design & Build environment.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Solid technical understanding across key disciplines (architecture, MEP, civils, structural).
• Excellent ability to review and challenge design information.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What’s on Offer

• £65,000 – £70,000 salary
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working options
• Opportunity to work on major commercial projects in Cornwall
• Join a supportive and professional team committed to delivering high-quality results

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

MEP Site Manager – Bristol – Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an experienced MEP Site Manager looking for a secure, long-term role with a leading main contractor? We’re seeking a proven MEP professional to join a high-performing team on an exciting Data Centre refurbishment project in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a technically interesting scheme while supporting both the on-site MEP lead and the Senior MEP Project Manager. You’ll play a key role in co-ordinating MEP subcontractors, driving daily progress, ensuring quality, and helping manage multiple packages across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage MEP subcontractors on site
• Support the Senior MEP PM with planning, delivery and daily coordination
• Assist in managing packages, ensuring programme, quality and cost targets are met
• Maintain strong communication across site teams and stakeholders
• Ensure health & safety standards and compliance are consistently upheld

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced MEP Site Manager with a strong all-round technical background
• Proven track record on long-term roles with well-known regional or national contractors
• Experience in data centres, commercial, industrial or similar complex MEP environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on a uniquely challenging and rewarding Data Centre refurbishment
• Long-term pipeline of work with a highly secure, award-winning business
• Supportive team environment with genuine career progression
• Bristol-based role with longevity and stability

If you’re a committed MEP professional looking for your next step in Bristol, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Marketing Assistant

Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £36,000, Car Allowance & Bonus Scheme
Hours: Full time, office based

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving housing developer, overseeing a successful portfolio of construction-related businesses. My client is looking for a talented Marketing Assistant to take their digital presence to the next level.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement digital marketing strategies across social media, advertising, email, SEO, SEM and PPC
• Co-ordinate and assist with planning, managing and delivering wider marketing strategies
• Manage the company website, Rightmove, Zoopla and other portals daily, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Manage and develop social media campaigns and all digital activity, including e-marketing, SEO and online content
• Liaise with the sales team and manage photography, external agencies and creative partners
• Build and maintain brand presence across the group
• Prepare performance reports, analyse enquiries, monitor campaign budgets and present fresh ideas
• Coordinate award submissions
• Support social value engagement across schools, colleges, residents and the wider community
• And more…

Suitable candidates will have:

• Proven experience as a Marketing Executive/Coordinator/Assistant
• House building or construction experience and knowledge
• Excellent written and editing skills
• Strong knowledge of CMS platforms, SEO and web traffic metrics
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, video editing tools and other design software
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence

This is an office-based role, Monday to Friday, but must be willing to visit sites across the SW.

On offer:

• Salary £36,000
• Car Allowance
• 24 days holiday & bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Death in Service
• Mileage paid for site visits
• 10% bonus

Next steps:

For an informal discussion, please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency with a strong presence across Wales, the South West and the South Coast, connecting skilled professionals with the best opportunities in the sector.

Health & Safety Assistant – Groundworks & Infrastructure

Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Permanent

Take the Next Step in Your Health & Safety Career!

Are you passionate about health & safety and looking to progress within the groundworks and infrastructure sector? Do you hold SMSTS, CSCS, and ideally NEBOSH (advantageous but not essential)? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, playing a key role in maintaining exceptional safety standards across multiple sites.

Role Overview: Health & Safety Assistant

As a Health & Safety Assistant, you will support the H&S Manager and site teams, ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across all active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Safety Inspections: Conduct regular site visits and monitor compliance with HSE regulations.
• RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements): Assist in preparing and reviewing RAMS to ensure best practices on site.
• Incident Reporting & Investigation: Support the reporting, investigation, and resolution of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Toolbox Talks & Training: Deliver inductions, health & safety briefings, and toolbox talks to site personnel.
• Compliance & Auditing: Ensure adherence to company policies and current health & safety legislation.
• Support & Advice: Provide guidance to site managers and operatives to maintain a safe working environment.

What We’re Looking For

• SMSTS & CSCS Card – Essential.
• NEBOSH Qualification – Preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience in a health & safety role within construction, groundworks, or civil engineering.
• Full UK Driving Licence – Required for travel between sites.
• Strong IT literacy.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence and engage site teams.

What’s On Offer?

• Company Van & Fuel Card – For multi-site travel.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package – Including pension, bonuses, and more.
• Career Progression Opportunities – Develop within a growing, safety-focused organisation.
• Varied & Exciting Projects – Contribute to major groundworks and infrastructure schemes across the region.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are dedicated to promoting inclusive recruitment on behalf of our clients. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we will work with you and the client to ensure a fair, supportive experience. We partner with employers who value respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Principal Engineer

Location: Bridgend
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as a Principal Engineer, leading the technical delivery of complex civil engineering projects across a diverse and expanding portfolio.

This role suits an individual seeking a supportive yet ambitious environment, with clear career development pathways and strong employee engagement.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the technical delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring excellence in design, construction methodology, compliance, and risk management.
The Principal Engineer acts as:

• Strategic advisor
• Technical authority
• Mentor and leader

Driving innovation, quality, sustainability, and commercial success across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering input through all preconstruction stages, from feasibility and concept design to tender and handover.
• Provide technical leadership on bids, developing construction methodologies, sequencing strategies, and risk mitigation plans.
• Conduct buildability reviews, value engineering, and technical risk assessments to ensure compliance, innovation, and cost efficiency.
• Develop, review, and approve temporary and permanent works solutions in collaboration with designers and supply chain partners.
• Champion sustainable engineering approaches, including SuDS, low-carbon materials, and modern methods of construction.
• Support bid teams with technical scope writing, programme inputs, and responses to client technical queries.
• Act as a technical advisor during client and consultant meetings, clearly articulating engineering strategies and rationale.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and embedding improvements across preconstruction processes.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and a culture of learning.
• Fulfil the duties of Principal Designer under CDM 2015 where required.

Key Requirements (Essential)

• Strong technical knowledge of engineering practices, civil engineering principles, and construction standards.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in CDM compliance, risk management, and technical assurance.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or similar.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Experience in client liaison, stakeholder engagement, and preparing clear technical reports.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in energy or renewables sectors.
• Strong understanding of buildability, temporary works, and construction sequencing.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, flood risk, or water-sensitive design.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.

If you are interested and would like further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Site Manager – Groundworks & Externals | Major Education Development | Cardiff

Are you an experienced Site Manager with a proven track record delivering groundworks and external packages on large-scale construction projects? Sphere Solutions is supporting a leading Tier 1 contractor in the search for a skilled professional to help deliver a landmark £100m education scheme located near Cardiff.

This is a rare opportunity to join an exciting project from day one, playing a key role in shaping the success of a 2.5-year programme. You’ll be a core member of a highly experienced project team, overseeing all groundworks and externals activities to ensure quality, safety, and programme targets are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all groundworks and external works on a major new-build education project
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are delivered to programme, quality standards and H&S requirements
• Work closely with project and commercial teams to maintain smooth project delivery
• Take responsibility for site logistics, sequencing and daily site operations
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, driving strong communication and collaborative working

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience managing similar groundworks/external packages on large-scale construction projects
• Strong leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of construction sequencing, site safety and quality management
• Based locally to Cardiff or within a commutable distance
• Ability to commit to a long-term project (2.5 years) and contribute from inception through to completion

Why Apply?

• Be part of a flagship education development with major regional impact
• Join a respected main contractor with a strong pipeline of projects
• Long-term, stable opportunity with real influence from the outset

If you’re an experienced Site Manager seeking a high-profile project and long-term role, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions for a confidential discussion and more details.

Contracts Manager – Exeter

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Package

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join an award-winning independent regional contractor, overseeing new build projects up to £15 million.

You will join a highly skilled and dedicated team delivering projects across multiple sectors, including:
Commercial, Education, Industrial, Community/Leisure, and Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

As a roving Contracts Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Reporting to the Senior Management Team on project progress and any issues requiring attention
• Leading and resourcing site-based teams, ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations and implementing training where needed
• Maintaining financial performance across projects, with overall responsibility for site productivity
• Directing and supervising the workforce and subcontractors to ensure work is completed on time, to the required quality standards, and within budget

Essential Criteria

• Significant experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager, with a proven track record delivering projects over £10m
• SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and CSCS (essential); NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (preferred)
• A natural problem solver with strong leadership skills
• Based within a commutable distance of Exeter, with travel to sites across Somerset and North Devon

What’s on Offer

• Salary circa £75,000 depending

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bridgend
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

Company Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, based in Bridgend.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking for a supportive yet ambitious environment with clear career progression and strong employee engagement.

You will form part of the management team, reporting directly to the Divisional Commercial Manager, and will take responsibility for the smooth commercial management of several projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate commercial information to assist in developing the divisional budget.
• Take ownership of project profit and margin delivery in line with forecasts.
• Deliver consistent, accurate value and cost reporting across projects.
• Establish and maintain a robust change control process to ensure appropriate contract price adjustments are identified and agreed with clients.
• Collaborate closely with the operational team to manage commercial activities and drive delivery and growth.
• Monitor project costs, risks, and performance to ensure commercial success.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and professional conduct.
• Support and mentor junior team members to promote knowledge sharing and development.

Key Requirements

• Degree or HND qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Strong understanding of site cost management and commercial reporting.
• Proven experience in civil engineering projects (essential).
• Experience working under NEC contracts.
• Determined, ambitious, and commercially driven, with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.

Company Culture

The company actively promotes inclusiveness across the workplace, creating an environment where every individual has an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential and where employees feel valued and respected.

Interested?
If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.